Bighorn Canyon (Panamint Range West)

Bighorn Canyon (Panamint Range West) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

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‌	Difficulty:‌3A IV (v3a1 IV) Raps:‌20, max ↨100ft Metric Overall:  ⟷5mi Approach:  ↑3800ft No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌None
Location:	35.9683, -117.1754
Condition Reports:	10 Jan 2026 "What an awesome canyon, few if any of the original anchors remained in place most cairns were deeply buried in gravel. The camp spot listed on the tr
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Regions:	North America United States California Death Valley National Park  Panamint Range West

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Descent

Trip report shows many rappels and drops in this canyon. We documented all of them and stayed in the watercourse for beta. Some of these drops can be down-climbed or bypassed on the hillside by skirting around them. So the number of rappels can be reduced for parties wanting to do the canyon that way.

Trip reports and media

Trip 1-18-20:

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Background

First descent by Michelle Nilles, 24 Dec 2016, solo. Rode Honda CT110 motorbike up South Park road, and came down from the top. Only did 3 rappels. Got out after dark. Hiked back up next day to recover the motorbike.

earlier trips in 2008 by Rick Kent & teams, and evidence of even earlier parties going there

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Bighorn Canyon (Panamint Range West)

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